Madison365 Week in Review for February 29

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    On Real Talk, Henry Sanders welcomed Darrell “DJ” Hines II to talk about leadership in Milwaukee.

     

    The City of Madison is urging everyone to participate in the 2020 Census when it starts next month.

     

     

     

    Many of Madison’s Black leaders gathered this week to urge Black people to make sure they’re counted in the census.

     

     

     

    Raquel Filmanowicz has been named CEO of the Democratic National Convention Host Committee.

     

     

     

    Badger Rock Community Center hosted the first Black Authors and Artists Expo last weekend.

     

     

    Rapper Kenneth Cole, also known as K SANKOFA, released a new single to celebrate Black History Month.

     

     

     

    The Latino Professionals Association will host its fifth annual Brindis del Exito celebration this weekend.

     

     

     

    Last weekend’s Wear Red Day drew 150 people to raise awareness of heart health. 

     

     

    Amplify Madison Academy is now accepting applications for 2020.

     

     

     

    The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness announced major new partnerships and initiatives last week.

     

     

    UW Athletics Department Director of Inclusion Sheridan Blanford relishes her role helping athletes of color grow and succeed.

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